Weekend events

Friday

Jul 27, 2007 at 3:15 AM

4-H Benefit Auction

STRATHAM — The annual 4-H Benefit Auction held in the 4-H exhibit building at Stratham Fair on Saturday, July 28, from 5-10 p.m. Volunteer auctioneers will be Charlie Reid, Robbie Robertson and Dave Linden. A variety of merchandise and gift certificates will be up for bid. The event supports 4-H educational scholarships.

LCHIP Day

The Land and Community Heritage Investment Program, in partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Travel and Tourism, hosts "LCHIP Day" on Sunday, July 29, at more than 25 sites around the state that have received matching grants from the organization.

This statewide event offers a sampling of community-based success in conserving land and preserving and restoring community landmarks. Most sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. offering a variety of events and programs. Local sites included in the LCHIP Day are: Flag Hill Winery in Lee; N.H. Farm Museum in Milton; 1772 Meetinghouse in New Durham; Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden in Portsmouth; Col. Paul Wentworth House and Garrison Players Arts Centre in Rollinsford.

Sites open without formal programming include: Wiggins/Raynes Farm and Barn in Exeter and the Engine House in Newmarket. For more details and special admission coupons, visit www.visitnh.gov/lchipday or call 224-4113.

Indoor yard sale

NEW CASTLE — The New Castle Church Historical Committee is sponsoring an indoor yard sale in the Parish Hall on Saturday, July 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A wide range of treasures will be offered, including household goods, decorative items, collectibles and more. Lunch and snacks will be available. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the restoration of the 1828 church building. The New Castle Church Parish Hall is located on Route 1B in the center of the town. Parking is available behind the church.

Shopping spree raffle

DOVER — The Dover-Somersworth Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly will be selling raffle tickets for a shopping spree at Shaw's Supermarket, 851 Central Ave. Tickets go on sale Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the following week Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3 and 4, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dover Shaw's.

KIDS Fest

PORTSMOUTH — Another fun-filled afternoon is planned at Prescott Park on Saturday, July 28. Performing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is Toe Jam Puppet Band, Wayne from Maine, Extreme Air jump rope team and "Walkin' Tall Stilting" from New Heights Adventures for Teens.

Prescott Park Arts Festival does not charge an admission fee for any of its events but does rely on donations given at the gate. For this festival, the suggested donation is $5 per person. In the event of rain, the KIDS Fest will be held on Sunday, July 29. For more, visit www.prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

Ride for the Animals

NORTH HAMPTON — Several hundred motorcycles and their riders are expected to join the Seacoast Harley Owners Group's (HOG) 12th annual Ride for the Animals on Sunday, July 29. The riders will leave from the sponsoring dealership, Seacoast Harley-Davidson. This poker tun is open to all brands of motorcycles.

At $10 per rider and $5 per passenger, the chapter will raise funds for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society in Dover,and the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, Maine.

Registration is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Seacoast Harley-Davidson, 17 Lafayette Road. The first 100 who register will receive a free event pin. The ride departs promptly at 10:30 a.m., rain or shine. This ride is also police escorted so there will be no "stop and go," just a ride to two outlying poker sites and then back to the start for a cookout, raffle prizes and trophies. Call Seacoast HOG-hotline at 964-9959, Ext. 333.

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